create bootable usb from iso in windows

This guide will show you how to create a windows bootable usb drive using free software WintoFlash which support xp vista and windows 7,you can select to create this bootable usb from your installation CD/DVD or iso image file.

Requirements to create bootable usb from iso in windows

• 1.4G+ usb drive (2G will be ok for windows xp)
• 2.windows installation iso file
• 3.Software can mount iso as virtual drive(eg:Daemon tools) or unzip iso file(eg:7-zip )

Steps to create windows bootable usb

1.Insert your usb drive to your computer and backup useful data from usb to a safe place because below step will format your usb drive

2.Download the latest WintoFlash from http://wintoflash.com/download/en/

3.Use 7-zip to extract your windows installation iso file or use Daemon Tool to mount it as a virtual drive

4.Open program Wintoflash (run as administrator if you are using Vista or 7) and f0llow then instructions to create your bootable usb from iso.

5.Done and now you can reboot your computer and setup BIOS to boot from this bootable usb to install your new OS

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